My daughter is in a manual wheelchair that I push. I see several Tube stations have "no steps" accessibility, but what about the other stations? Are elevators available or do we have to plan our trip to only use the stations with no steps?
Posted by
Coeur d'Alene
375 posts
I hope this link provides the information you need: https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/wheelchair-access-and-avoiding-stairs
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3391 posts
This should be helpful...it's the information page for accessibility in the Tube.
It shows which stations have elevators and other ways to get on and off the platforms without having to navigate stairs.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5517 posts
You would be much better served by using the buses. You will see there are few truly accessible tube stations.
Posted by
Oxford, United Kingdom
5326 posts
No steps without further qualification doesn't rule out escalators.
The core of the Underground dates back 100+ years when accessibility was no concern. Only stations that date back 20 years or so are accessible, plus a few that have been upgraded.